Off the Deep End

[Old Dirt Digger]

Well the time has come for the 63 yr old retired guy to get his first tractor. Even though my handle is "Old Dirt Digger" I confess I'm new to the dirt. The wife and I have moved from the Puget Sound Area to our retirement home in NorthEastern Washington State on 10 hillside rocky acres. We want to clean out most of the underbrush, plant trees, maintain about 500 ft of steep access road, dig out about 25 tree stumps, dig a fish pond, set at least 75 fence posts, plow winter snow, etc... I've gained a lot of insight reading many valuable posts input by many of you. And I hope to contribute also, as I gain experience using the equipment.
My newly aquired outfit is as follows:
2007 Kubota L4740 HST-plus; R4 tires; LA854 loader, HD QA loader bucket, tooth bar & 3 hooks; ANBO GR-M 6 ft Grapple; McMillen X1475 Skid Steer Hyd Post Hole Digger, 12" & 30" Tree Auger; 3rd front remote; 3 rear remotes; Top N Tilt Kit; Land Pride BB2572 Box Scrapper; Land Pride RBT3584 3-way Hyd Rear Blade; Kubota BH90 Backhoe, 16" & 25" buckets. whew! also the canopy; aux front & rear lights & a block heater. With all this, there is now NO excuse for me to not get some dirt work done around here.
I will post some pictures soon as I get all this set up and running...

 

[Double 00 Soul]

Welcome aboard Digger. Sounds like you're going to put the new Kubota to good use.

 

[Thomas]

Welcome to TBN Digger.
Do drop the fel anytime and share w/us....by the looks of your list you got it under control.

 

[Deerlope]

Congradulations on your retirement. It is probably good that you did retire in order to have enough time to use all those attachments. If you have never used a tractor before take a saftey course.

 

[Dog Lover]

Congratulations Digger. You are never too late! I am 58 and just got my first one. Was putting it off for years, sorry I did. I love my new BX24. I have used JD and Case larger hoes in the past and always wanted my own. Sounds like you got the whole deal. Have fun and wear the seat belt.....

 

[Old Dirt Digger]

Response to DEERLOPE: Thank you for stating the importance of safety training especially for the new operator. Iv'e been reading extensively "Operating Techniques for the Tractor-Loader-Backhoe" by Gary J Ober. It's a training manual for operators used by Equipment Training Resourses in Northridge, CA. (HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRAINING MATERIALS: Equipment Training Resources - Backhoes, Loaders, Excavators, Trenchers, Hydraulics Training Books & Videos) It comes complete with classroom type questions at the end of each chapter. It was about $35 or so and really worth it. I found also today, OSHA on-line safety training at: Online Safety Courses
Thanks,
O D Digger.